Split 400 Year Oak

[shatley]

Hello all.

 

Just wanted some thoughts on this poor old Oak which split last weekend. Remaining trunk moves in moderate wind. Girth of 5m. Massive decay and vertical trunk cracks. Let nature take care of it or get it taken down? All the weight is on one side. No access but on border of a golf course and neighbours fence. 

 

 

 

[Mr. Squirrel]

Targets, other than the fence?

It looks like there are some good options to heavily reduce it if that was a possibility. Obviously there isn't much left of it, and at present it certainly sounds unstable. But if it's in the right place and can be left or pruned to reduce likelihood of failure that's airways a positive move. 

[shatley]

Owner just wants it down on the ground - looks like a little tickle will encourage it to go? Neighbours happy to have fence rebuilt if necessary. 

[Mick Dempsey]

If that’s what he wants then do that.

 

Don't climb it.

[Chipperclown]

I would be interested to know the best method to safely remove it?

[Mick Dempsey]

With a 660, client is fine with some fence damage.

[Chipperclown]

straight fell??